VIBE

Discreet on the outside and inside, this salon echoes the can-do expertise and spirit of its founder and owner, the eponymous Gita Gabriel. She specializes in anti-aging and has not only worked with the stars, but also hopped on the silver screen and played herself in The Royal Tenenbaums. The salon is less about pampering and more about expert, cutting-edge skin treatments that turn back the clock on your skin.

GO HERE WITH

Yourself - this is about serious skin business. Pampering and girls’ day out are best done elsewhere.

WHY WE LIKE IT

They get the job done and then some; our skin was glowing after our facial. Gabriel's technicians have decades of experience, and she herself continuously renews her own education.

WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE

There might be a bit more pampering or relaxation offered for the steep price.

GOOD TO KNOW

Don't expect to get an appointment with Gita herself unless you're a movie star, but don't worry: her technicians are also experts. The salon offers massages, waxing, and nail services in addition to their fabulous facials.

CLOSEST COMPS

Eve Lom (London); Ling Skin Care (New York)

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